Ali Comerford – Knots
A is for anxiety.
Classically trained musician and singer/songwriter Ali Comerford (top) has penned a heartfelt pick-me-up for those in need of reassurance.
And props to the beautifully illustrated lyric video.
Knots is the second single and title track from Ali’s debut album, due on July 29.
Kilkenny-based Ali writes:
“Knots is a song I wrote about anxiety, something we all struggle with at one time or another. At the time, I was going through a stage of intense anxiety. I worried about the fact that I hadn’t released any music, about whether people would enjoy my songs or not and also over-analysed every little thing I had ever done wrong. I wasn’t sleeping properly and found I was lying awake at night replaying old conversations and feeling ashamed and embarrassed.
“Anxiety is an extremely isolating thing because when you’re in it, you believe that you are the only person who feels like this. I think it’s powerful when people can speak about their own struggles and maybe eventually it will help us all feel less alone.”
Nick says: Empathy for the bedevilled.
